Proverbs 18:2
What does Proverbs 18:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A fool delighteth not in understanding, But--in uncovering his heart.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 1:22
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?
- Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
- Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
- 1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
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